China hit back at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after he said Kyiv’s intelligence services identified at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting alongside Moscow’s troops, escalating a dispute over the issue.

China responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s claim that at least 155 Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian troops, with a Foreign Ministry spokesman advising against “irresponsible remarks” and reiterating China’s desire for a peaceful resolution.

  • FaceDeer@fedia.io
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    5 days ago

    Saying “those are just mercenaries, we didn’t send them” would have also been a perfectly fine response by China. But then I suppose that would be admitting that there are Chinese people that the CCP can’t control.